Magic Lantern Movie Theater

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This June, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day.

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs at the Magic Lantern Theater! Join us Thursday, June 11th for an unforgettable 21+ Comedy Night presented by Western Maine Comedy featuring the Dick Ruse, Crystal Bernard and other special guests. Doors open at 6:30 PM with limited seating available, so grab your tickets early before they’re gone.. Tickets are $20 — don’t miss your chance to laugh the night away!

Nevaeh Dance Circus is an enchanting mix of acrobatics, cricus arts and humor. Performers showcase a variety of talents, all with a mission to delight children and captivate adults. Join us for this colorful family-oriented performance. $10 All ages

Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer (“Ghostface”), the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe. Marlon Wayans (“Shorty”), Shawn Wayans (“Ray”), Anna Faris (“Cindy”), and Regina Hall (“Brenda”) reunite in Scary Movie alongside returning favorites and fresh faces to slash through reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every “final chapter” that absolutely isn’t final. Nothing is sacred. No trope survives. Every line gets crossed. The Wayans are back to cancel the Cancel Culture.

A 6-week course for ages 12 to 14. Every Tuesday starting June 30 through August 4 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm create your own story and characters using clay, found objects or just plain paper. Learn how to shape and move your figures, make backdrops, add sound effects, sequence and edit. Luke and Justen, our stop motion specialists, will guide you through the process of creating your own 1-2 minute animated film, with all the background you need to keep creating on your own.All supplies included. Scholarship assistance available please email [email protected] for more information.

"The viral internet sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus” comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release! This “Last Act” combines episode 8 with the all new, hour long episode 9 for fans to see before anyone else in the world. With Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history.  Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make… the other choice? Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it?"

Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. The film is directed by David Frankel, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, produced by Wendy Finerman, and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna.

Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?

This is first in our series of activities celebrating National Upcycling Week. Learn to twist fabric scrap around rope and use a sewing machine to zigzag layers together. This is great for children who want an introduction to the sewing machine and hand stitching. $12 covers both sessions. Great for ages 8-14.

Did you know you can create sculpture and then eat it? Fondant can be shaped into animals, flowers and all kinds of things—even dinosaurs. Cake bases will be provided so you can show off your creation—and then eat it! $10 Ages 7-14

Create a stepping stone using broken china, glass and sea glass. This workshop covers the many uses of Quikcrete for upcycling broken bits to add interest to a garden. $12 Ages 8-14

Let the sun be your camera. Learn how to make art with leaves and flowers, a paintbrush and the sun. $10. Ages 7-14

Techniques to upcycle empty bottles and pots. Learn about using inexpensive materials to transform old items into unique decorative pieces. $10 Great for ages 7-14.

Did you know you can make dye from blueberries and raspberries? Learn how to create patterns on natural fabric using fruits you can pick in Maine. $10 Ages 7-14

Fossils are Cool - with Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. View ancient fossils and learn how they were made. You will then make your own fossil. $10. Ages 7-14

In this workshop, we will form stoneware clay into imaginative shapes and use a pre-glaze to give pieces color and shine. Each participant can create 2-3 pieces to take home at a later date after firing. $15. Ages 7-14

Make a lighted jellyfish from recyclables that will glow from your ceiling. $10 Ages 7-14

With Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. Learn all about these large cosmic rocks and why there has been so much activity recently. Hold an actual meteorite! $10. Ages 6-14

Learn the recipe for making easy-to-use paper mache clay and then get creative. A great workshop for youth who like 3-D projects. $10. Ages 7-14

What is your Birthstone? With Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. Do you know why certain gemstones match different months of the year? This workshop will teach you everything you need to know about these gems. $10. Ages 7-14